Full-Time Assistant Age Group Coach

Applications due 06/30/24

Job Description:

Date posted: May 9, 2024

Location: West St, Amherst, MA 01002, USA

Start Date: August 19th, 2024

Pay/Compensation: Competitive, based on experience and qualifications.$22- $23/hour

Location: Amherst, MA

Team Information:
The Amherst Tritons Swim Team (ATST) is a Board-run, year-round, competitive USA swim team of over 140 swimmers and one of the fastest growing teams in New England. ATST practices out of multiple locations in the Amherst and surrounding areas, offering quality coaching to swimmers of all abilities ranging from beginner to National level.

Visit our team website for more information: https://www.gomotionapp.com/team/atst/page/home

Job Description:
This position involves coaching/teaching multiple age groups and skill levels in a role as assistant coach and lead coach. As a lead coach on deck the successful candidate will be asked to plan and write practices with the guidance and support of the Head Coach. In addition, an assistant coach will be asked to attend USA swim meets (both local and out of state) or cover practices during a meet weekend. As a full time position, off-deck responsibilities and planning will also be required. Looking for someone interested in long time commitment and continued success.

Qualifications/Requirements:
– Lifeguard/CPR certification
– Up to date USA Swim certification
– 5+ years of swim experience as a swimmer/coach/swim instructor
– Experience coaching/teaching young athletes of all ages and abilities
– Full knowledge and understanding of all competitive strokes
– Ability to plan/organize/run practices independently and as part of a coaching team
– Availability must include afternoons, evenings and at least one weekend day
– Enthusiasm, commitment, professionalism and organizational skills are a must!

How to Apply

If you are interested, please submit a cover letter outlining your qualifications, and your resume, to [email protected] Write “Swim coach application” in the subject line of the email. You may address your cover letter to “Members of the ATST Board of Directors” Applicants are encouraged to submit their materials early, as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

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